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Monday, September 04, 2006

Famous Jug Band

"Chameleon" 1970

Famous Jug Band's second album "Chameleon" was issued in 1970. Many of the songs were by Pete Berryman and his songwriting had improved immeasurably since "Sunshine". The basic sound was simply three voices, a guitar, and a jug, with only a few overdubs (percussion and electric guitar) added. Perhaps surprisingly, it worked. Some of the material was extremely ambitious, notably "Golden Years" with its subtle use of electric guitar and time changes. The final track "Chameleon" which ran into Michael Chapman's song "Rabbit Hills" was lovely.